AF-MASFY22-01: U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Lesotho notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Lesotho offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $45,000 in total. Applications closed on April 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 4, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$500
- Total funding$45,000
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-MASFY24-01 | February 14, 2024 | Closed May 3, 2024 | Closed |
| AF-MASFY21-01 | March 5, 2021 | Closed May 31, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 4, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 8, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 8, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from: • Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society • Non-governmental organizations • Academic institutions • Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
PAS Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Proposals to expand or build on U.S.-Lesotho exchange programs; Programs that strengthen government and civil society capabilities; Youth community service projects that encourage volunteerism and support the outlined priorities; Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; Youth recreation, leadership, professional development, entrepreneurship, and education programs; Arts and cultural programs; New media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; Media training projects; Radio and television programming in support of the outlined priorities. Programs in concert with the American Corner & Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Leadership Innovation Hub, including innovative opportunities for networking and professional development; · Programs in the Districts outside Maseru as part of the “American Corner on the Road” series.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is AF-MASFY22-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 8, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program Statement?
U.S. Mission to Lesotho accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program Statement?
Closed April 8, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10,000 each. About $45,000 in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.
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